Pakistan
Three suspects involved in attack on Imran indicted
The court adjourned the hearing till May 25 after proceeding with the indictment
Gujranwala: Three suspects involved in the case of attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Wazirabad during the long march were charged.
The case of attack on Imran Khan was heard in Gujranwala Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC).
During the hearing, the indictment was read out to the accused in the court, including the main suspect Naveed, Waqas and Tayyab Butt, which they denied.
The court adjourned the hearing till May 25 after proceeding with the indictment.
It is pertinent to note that Naveed, the arrested main suspect, is accused of firing on Imran Khan, while accused Waqas and Tayyab Butt are accused of facilitating and providing arms.
Regional
Pilot project launched to make Lahore eco-friendly
Maryam Nawaz inspected the vending points of LDA Avenue One where fruits and vegetables were available for sale on clean and new design carts
Lahore: A pilot project has been launched to make the provincial capital Lahore environment-friendly for living.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz visited Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Avenue One and inaugurated the Central Park covering 87 Kanals to make Lahore the best eco-friendly residential city. The Chief Minister also planted saplings in LDA Avenue One Central Park.
On this occasion, she was briefed that innovative measures have been taken for the protection and beauty of the environment in the LDA Avenue Society. The Central Park of LDA Avenue has been made a model park. Jogging track, walkways, kids play area, open gym, and badminton court have been established in Central Park.
It was told in the briefing that a cafeteria, mosque, and rose garden have been built in LDA Avenue One Central Park. Solar street lights have been installed in Central Park, special vending points for food and drinks have been established. Rainwater harvesting, cycling and model cemetery have also been built in LDA Avenue One.
Maryam Nawaz inspected the vending points of LDA Avenue One where fruits and vegetables were available for sale on clean and new design carts.
She said that it is a good arrangement, but some day she will make an uninformed visit and check again.
The Chief Minister also inspected the LDA upgraded enforcement squad and handed over the keys of new motorcycles to the enforcement squad.
Pakistan
Medical allowance of Islamabad police rises by 10pc
According to the notification, the in-charge will be the members of the Police Line Dispensary Committee
Islamabad: The medical allowance of Islamabad police has been increased by 100 percent.
According to the notification issued by the concerned institution, the medical allowance of the police has been increased from Rs250,000 to Rs500,000.
Besides, a committee headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) headquarters was formed to pay the amount. The DIG will be the Chairman of the Headquarters Committee. The DIG will be the Chairman of the Headquarters Committee, the AIG General and Development Secretary.
According to the notification, the in-charge will be the members of the Police Line Dispensary Committee.
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